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Commissioners form Recreation Planning Committee and appoint commissioner representative

Jasper County Board of Commissioners · February 2, 2026

Summary

Following a Jan. 23 work session, commissioners announced plans for a roughly 10-person Recreation Planning Committee; Commissioner Sheila Pounds volunteered and was appointed as the Board's representative.

Chairman Bruce Henry summarized a Jan. 23 work session and said the board plans to convene a Recreation Planning Committee of about 10 people to solicit public input on recreation priorities and possible multiuse facility options.

Henry said guaranteed members will include the County Manager, Recreation Director, Senior Center Director, and Guy Tucker. The board discussed whether the EMA director should serve if the building is used as a multipurpose facility. Commissioner Sheila Pounds volunteered to serve in the commissioner slot; Commissioner Ledford moved to appoint her as the commissioner representative and the motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The committee will gather community input on recreation priorities and help guide decisions about facility use, programing and possible capital projects. The board agreed to wait until March to solicit additional applicants so there is time to publicize openings and collect applications.

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